Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl with Sausage Gravy
A hearty breakfast bowl featuring crispy tater tots topped with fluffy scrambled eggs, rich sausage gravy, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 24 oz Tater tots Cook according to package instructions.
- 4 large Eggs Scrambled separately.
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded To top the bowl.
- 16 oz Beef sausage Browned and crumbled.
- 2 cups Milk For the gravy.
- 2 tbsp Flour To make the roux.
- 1 tsp Salt To taste.
- 1 tsp Black pepper To taste.
Instructions
Cooking
- Cook the tater tots according to package instructions until crispy, about 20-25 minutes at 425°F.
- In a skillet, brown the beef sausage over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces until no pink remains.
- Remove the sausage from the skillet, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the remaining fat in the skillet to make a roux, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, breaking up any lumps, and continue cooking until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Scramble the eggs in a separate pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fluffy and creamy.
- Assemble the bowl by layering the crispy tater tots, followed by scrambled eggs and browned sausage. Pour the gravy over the top.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and serve warm.
Notes
Tip: Use colorful bowls for presentation, and consider serving with fresh fruit or a salad. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.